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Lee Dillon
Lee Raymond James Dillon (born 1983) is a British Liberal Democrat politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Newbury since 2024, gaining the seat from the Conservative incumbent, Laura Farris. Before entering Parliament, Dillon was a social housing senior manager. He served as the mayor of Thatcham from 2010 to 2012 and the leader of West Berkshire Council from 2023 to 2024. Early political career Dillon describes David Rendel, a former Liberal Democrat MP for Newbury, as his political inspiration. Dillon was elected to Thatcham Town Council in 2007 and represents the ward of Thatcham North East. He served two terms as mayor from 2010 to 2012, and was the town's youngest mayor when first elected at the age of 27. Dillon has served as a member of West Berkshire Council from 2007 to 2011 and since 2015, representing Thatcham North East and previously Thatcham North. At the 2023 election, the Liberal Democrats assumed majority control of West Berkshire Counc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Councillor
A councillor, alternatively councilman, councilwoman, councilperson, or council member, is someone who sits on, votes in, or is a member of, a council. This is typically an elected representative of an electoral district in a municipal or regional government, or other local authority. The title of a councillor varies geographically, with a name generally being preceded by their title (or the shortened version Cllr when written) in formal or council-related situations in many places. Canada Due to the control that the provinces have over their municipal governments, terms that councillors serve vary from province to province. Unlike most provincial elections, municipal elections are usually held on a fixed date of 4 years. Finland ''This is about honorary rank, not elected officials.'' In Finland councillor (''neuvos'') is the highest possible title of honour which can be granted by the President of Finland. There are several ranks of councillors and they have existed si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |